Does My Hearing Girlfriend Sign To Other People?

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  • @SignDuoChannel
    @SignDuoChannel  Před 3 lety +112

    Here's a version of the video in HD! czcams.com/video/L4Bvyq9lb7I/video.html
    Make sure you comment on this video to be entered to win the Fenty Glossy Posse Mini Gloss Bomb Set: Holo'Daze Edition!

    • @angelcano9477
      @angelcano9477 Před 3 lety +3

      Holiday

    • @mairegonzalez4797
      @mairegonzalez4797 Před 3 lety +3

      Holiday!!♥️

    • @rubyferrusca9011
      @rubyferrusca9011 Před 3 lety +2

      HOLIDAY 🎄🌟

    • @alaynaholcomb4836
      @alaynaholcomb4836 Před 3 lety +1

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    • @marcelaortiz9230
      @marcelaortiz9230 Před 3 lety +1

      Holiday ❤️❤️❤️

  • @akamya-tl9mo
    @akamya-tl9mo Před 3 lety +493

    if this isnt the best couple of the whole CZcams, then i dont know who it is❤️💫

  • @cal.mm23
    @cal.mm23 Před 3 lety +143

    I am a native spanish speaker. My second language is english and my third is japanese. I swear one time I was having a conversation in spanish and I said "ellos provide madera"-They provide wood. I forgot how to say provide in spanish and my friends still mock me until this day 😂
    Feel you Ellen. I tend to code switch for expressions and certain situations. It's just that some languages have unique forms of expression, don't they?

    • @wonderlaund
      @wonderlaund Před 3 lety +12

      i literally do that everyyytime and my friends mock me mostly because they think i do it because i wanna show off??? that i speak english?? it may sound stupid to people who are not bilingual the way you can actually forget words in different languages very easily and constantly! hahaha but i always swear to them i legit forgot the word! it happens often

    • @wonderlaund
      @wonderlaund Před 3 lety +5

      plus spanish me is not the same as english me 😂😂😂😂😂😂 i feel they have different personalities for me, or expressions at least, like you pointed out! idk it’s different, i appreciate my fellow bilingual friends cause we just get it and it’s normal for us to speak or chat in both languages

    • @alicelee4921
      @alicelee4921 Před 3 lety +4

      @@wonderlaund yess I actually read somewhere that our personalities switch with the language! !!

    • @irvsyaoran
      @irvsyaoran Před 2 lety

      This is me! I also have the same order of languages learned! Making ASL my fourth now.

  • @TheMrSarcastic
    @TheMrSarcastic Před 3 lety +100

    For those that bring up the “I wish Sign Language was taught in school” - which I agree with - should read the book Language of Light by Gerald Shea. It’s about the history of Sign Language and how Oralists came to oppress it and come to understand why some of the reasons it’s not taught in in schools, except for the basics (hand spelling) and a few easily taught signs.

    • @Ursaross
      @Ursaross Před 3 lety +4

      I do agree with this, however some people don't learn well with just reading the book(s), so I recommend people (who happen to read this reply) to look up some ASL videos here, on CZcams. Some of them are really great!

    • @irvsyaoran
      @irvsyaoran Před 2 lety

      I just ordered it. Thanks for the recommendation.

  • @farah-ck6hc
    @farah-ck6hc Před 3 lety +206

    i love how Ryan is learning how Ellen feels about such deeper topics and it’s so lovely seeing that level of understanding! happy holidays 😉❤️

  • @marandawynn8754
    @marandawynn8754 Před 3 lety +153

    I really loved Ellen’s perspective on this question and I enjoyed that she took the time to explain exactly what she meant. Holiday!

  • @leximounic3764
    @leximounic3764 Před 3 lety +20

    I’ve studied sign language at my college for the past 3 years and I’ve found anytime I’m in a situation where it’s hard for me to hear myself or others I start signing! I know they won’t know what I’m signing but it helps me to verbalize my thoughts and I think it’s really cool the way my brain switches when it’s hard for me to hear my brain tells me “oh you can’t hear well, let’s see what you’re trying to say instead”

  • @tonyapadgett748
    @tonyapadgett748 Před 3 lety +8

    My mom went deaf when I was 8. She woke up one morning and couldn't hear. Thought we were playing bad prank on her. She went into such a depressive state that she never wanted to learn asl. I was in 4th grade and tried to find a ride to school early so I could learn to sign in hopes to teach her. Unfortunately asl was not as easy of an elective language as it is now becoming. She only communicated by lip reading or drawing into her hand. She passed away 4 months ago and these holiday s are the first that she is not here. She was so sad all the time around this season but I always tried to make sure to talk with her to make her feel included. I love that you use your platform to raise awareness to this community ❤

  • @burgurwatur
    @burgurwatur Před 3 lety +39

    I usually watch this on mute so I can feel how he feels

  • @jennyz5075
    @jennyz5075 Před 3 lety +215

    I really enjoyed hearing Ellen’s perspective, especially since she studied linguistics! You guys are the best!! Happy holidays!!

  • @thatukrainiann
    @thatukrainiann Před 3 lety +140

    Here’s a question - While speaking English people sometimes use filler words, such as “like” or “um”, is there such thing in sign language or is it more fluid ?

    • @isthisnametaken6618
      @isthisnametaken6618 Před 3 lety +17

      I feel like in sign language you would just pause, but I don't actually know. Like we do when we can't think of a word, we usually just pause until we think of it, or we just find a replacement, but maybe there's a designated sign for that.

    • @kateb1781
      @kateb1781 Před 3 lety +41

      I'm taking asl courses and I've noticed that when my professor (who is Deaf) has a ummmm moment she'll hold her hands loosely like this 🤲 with her palms facing her and like wiggle all her fingers while she thinks! I'm hearing, but from what I've seen this is one sign equivalent of "um" or "uh"

    • @isthisnametaken6618
      @isthisnametaken6618 Před 3 lety

      @@kateb1781 that's cool! So how does she hold her hands? And is her palm orientation in or out?

    • @kateb1781
      @kateb1781 Před 3 lety +14

      @@isthisnametaken6618 Her palms are oriented in, with her fingers loosely spread, palms about level with her chest. Sometimes she'll move her hands in circles while she does it like a "go on" motion

    • @isthisnametaken6618
      @isthisnametaken6618 Před 3 lety +2

      @@kateb1781 ah cool! Maybe you should ask her if she made up that sign, or if it's an actual ASL sign?

  • @sharmaynekoehler1488
    @sharmaynekoehler1488 Před 3 lety +41

    I loved the “code switching” explanation, so helpful! Happy Holidays you two adorable love birds

  • @epicwang
    @epicwang Před 3 lety +6

    I had never heard of code switching. I really appreciated hearing your perspective and insight about signing and verbal languages. Wishing you guys a happy holiday!

  • @isabelledara8216
    @isabelledara8216 Před 3 lety +54

    Hey guys, last week I was diagnosed with Bell's palsy, which has paralyzed the left side of my face. It has a very high chance of healing in a few months, but I had no signs of it and it was terrifying waking up not being able to move half my face.
    But watching you two always makes me happy and fills me with hope. The half of my face that works is overcompensating so it really hurts to talk so my boyfriend and I watch you guys and I use some signs with him since it's painful to speak.
    This was all a really long way of saying thank you for being you, documenting it and sharing it with us. It's been a really rough week and you two make my day better. Have a great holiday season, can't wait for more videos!❤

    • @mickb.8925
      @mickb.8925 Před 3 lety +3

      I had that as well! Not as severe as yours seems to be though. After a week of facial exercises my face came back to normal so I hope it will go away soon for you too 😊

  • @DanaDays
    @DanaDays Před 3 lety +19

    This was super interesting how you answered this question and emphasized the wording of "habit" and how that plays into the history of ASL, that was super cool

  • @annahlowe336
    @annahlowe336 Před 3 lety +5

    Ellen’s makeup looks amazinggg!!! I love your guys channel. Have a happy holiday both of you! :)

  • @rebeccalavorgna2610
    @rebeccalavorgna2610 Před 3 lety

    Wishing you both a wonderful blessed holiday season! Thank you for being such wonderful role models for both the Deaf and hearing communities!

  • @Janella_Ice_Ice_Baby
    @Janella_Ice_Ice_Baby Před 3 lety +55

    I love how passionate Ellen’s answer was! I’m sure the person who asked didn’t mean anything negative by using the work “habit” but Ellen’s thorough answer was amazing!
    Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy Holiday!

  • @mauramahon7685
    @mauramahon7685 Před 3 lety +17

    This question is more for Ryan:
    If someone isn't one hundred percent fluent in ASL, but uses the signs he/she knows and fingerspelling to communicate with you, do you appreciate the attempt to communicate?

    • @SignDuoChannel
      @SignDuoChannel  Před 3 lety +12

      Hey Maura I appreciate your question! I appreciate any effort to communicate albeit appropriate. If I am in a line at the grocery store, I don't really like when people jump in and say "i know sign i can help" but if that same person saw that I am deaf and waited until after then to greet me and talk to me I love to see that

  • @edenbyte
    @edenbyte Před 3 lety

    i love listening to ellen speak in such a passionate and informed way about language !! it’s always exciting to learn more and watching y’all create an understanding together in the moment. have a happy holiday sign duo !! hope y’all are staying safe and healthy

  • @helloceloh1301
    @helloceloh1301 Před 3 lety +3

    ❤️HOLIDAY!!❤️ When I decided to start learning sign language to communicate with a deaf coworker, I found you guys and I’ve learned so much from your videos. We’re so lucky to be able to witness your beautiful relationship, you’ve made us all smile, have hope, and become more educated. Thank you for all you do😊

  • @ashacabaca
    @ashacabaca Před 3 lety +126

    I have a question: Ryan, do you find that Ellen's ASL is different when she is simultaneously speaking and signing? Does her ASL reflect English sentence structure more when she speaks?
    I love your videos! I am learning ASL and your content is informative

    • @WanderingIbis
      @WanderingIbis Před 3 lety +17

      This is a great question! I'd be really curious to know too. I find that when I sign while speaking, I tend to use English structure more which isn't always completely correct in ASL.

    • @bhtv86
      @bhtv86 Před 3 lety +21

      My guess she douse what Wandering Ibis does. When she is speaking and signing at the same time she is signing PSE which is basically using ASL signs but using English grammatical structure. It's difficult to sign with ASL when speaking because the grammar is different, so the words you are saying don't match up with the signs.

    • @chloemckellar8493
      @chloemckellar8493 Před 3 lety +6

      I can help. I would say yes because she is speaking two languages. When you sign and speak at the same time your signing usually gets very sloppy. Your ASL grammar is also messed up because people tend to sign word for word and ASL doesn’t work like that. When you sign your topic comes first but if you have time like today or this morning, then time comes first.
      Hope this helps you! It’s a great question and I hope Ryan answers it. He might give clearer information.

    • @gnomie3908
      @gnomie3908 Před 3 lety +14

      She's said in a previous video that she signs what she speaks in the same order only for videos so that people who are learning ASL can link the two words.

    • @isthisnametaken6618
      @isthisnametaken6618 Před 3 lety +2

      I notice that too! I wonder if she uses more ASL signed structure when she's not speaking while signing. It seems to me like she uses more Pidgin Signed English (or PSE) when she's signing and speaking at the same time (PSE is when you use signs from sign language but you usually use them in the English grammar structure).

  • @drishti81
    @drishti81 Před 3 lety +7

    I am deaf, and I barely use ASL, to be honest, it’s because I am the only one who knows ASL in my family, school, and even friends circle. So I admire you and your dedication. Happy HOLIDAYS to you😃♥️

    • @sudekaraman2747
      @sudekaraman2747 Před 3 lety

      How do you comminucate with your family or your friends? Do you read lips?that must be hard

  • @jengl4401
    @jengl4401 Před 3 lety

    Hope you two enjoy your holiday ! I love watching the two of you. You both sharing information, answering questions, and sharing your stories brings a lot of awareness. Slowly the world is changing thanks to people like you. Happy holidays!

  • @curlyblondee14
    @curlyblondee14 Před 3 lety

    I’m always so excited when I see new content from you guys! I really appreciate getting to learn more about deaf culture and experiences while also or practicing and learning more signs. Wishing you a safe and happy holidays!!

  • @danielletomasello513
    @danielletomasello513 Před 3 lety +8

    You two are going to make someone’s holiday brighter with that gift! That is so sweet of you.
    We are a hearing household but I taught my son basic ASL signs beginning when he was an infant and still use them 24 years later. He knows that if I sign while talking mom is super serious cuz I’m communicating with him in two languages at once so he better listen with his ears and his eyes or he’s in deep trouble lol
    Thank you for being so open and honest about the deaf community and helping to open the eyes and minds of the hearing community.

  • @ebaedoodles
    @ebaedoodles Před 3 lety

    Holiday! When I started to learn sign language few years ago my CZcams algorithm showed me your channel and it has been so much fun watching the channel grow. Watching both of you sign has helped me keep up with my sign language!

  • @alyecerodriguez4164
    @alyecerodriguez4164 Před 3 lety

    I just want to say that I’ve been watching y’all for over a year now and I love y’all’s energy. I have so much respect for y’all and the content that you put out there. Hope all is well when the cameras shut off and your families are happy and healthy during the HOLIDAYS hehe. Merry Christmas!

  • @lauriegar
    @lauriegar Před 3 lety +12

    As a bilingual person, i notice I switch from english to spanish all the time when im speaking and I only catch myself when I'm talking to someone who doesn't understand the other language. Also fenty beauty lipgloss are my favorite glosses too!! HOLIDAY

    • @RobinHood70
      @RobinHood70 Před 3 lety

      I think it must be different for different people, cuz I'm En/Fr bilingual and I've only ever switched to French accidentally twice in my entire life.

  • @growingwiththegopals4041
    @growingwiththegopals4041 Před 3 lety +9

    I just told my suitcase we’re not going on HOLIDAY this year because of Covid. Now I’m dealing with all the emotional baggage 😂
    Love your channel, keep up the positive vibes 💜

  • @softsmiles8
    @softsmiles8 Před 3 lety +1

    I really love how you guys always think so deeply and thoroughly about these questions :) happy holidays!

  • @gkang318
    @gkang318 Před 3 lety

    I enjoyed hearing Ellen's perspective. Thank you for taking the time to answer these questions. Wishing you both a Happy HOLIDAY season!

  • @cupcakesforever8873
    @cupcakesforever8873 Před 3 lety +15

    Hope everyone has a good holiday! I learned a bit of useful sign launguage after seeing your driveway videos. Thank you for inspiring me💞💜. Love yall!

  • @oliwasntfound2547
    @oliwasntfound2547 Před 3 lety +13

    Merry early Christmas!
    I have a deaf sister and I love watching your vids with her and she says merry Christmas you guys are awesome she is so inspired by you!
    Thank you

  • @trippy_loser
    @trippy_loser Před 3 lety

    I love you guys so much! You guys really put everything into such a new perspective and it just shines light on how people who can't hear are! I'm so proud of what you guys have accomplished! Keep working hard! HAPPY HOLIDAYS! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @roseydoesy
    @roseydoesy Před 3 lety

    you two are such a wholesome couple, watching your videos always makes me smile :) hope you have a lovely holiday season!

  • @anisaromano5352
    @anisaromano5352 Před 3 lety +10

    Wow, Ellen was really feeling feisty about this! 9:38 - Ryan did you feel the vibration of the car revving its' engine? You turned around to look when it made that noise.

    • @LisaD-1969
      @LisaD-1969 Před 3 lety +2

      I was wondering the same thing when Ryan turned when the loud car drove by.

    • @RobinHood70
      @RobinHood70 Před 3 lety +1

      Is THAT what it was? I was wondering what made him turn. My laptop speakers do high sounds really well, but they're not so good for low sounds, so with Ellen's voice at a normal volume, I couldn't hear the car at all. Now that you mentioned it, though, I went back with the volume up and I could hear it clearly.

  • @AnnikaJoy
    @AnnikaJoy Před 3 lety +44

    I was watching a different video but I saw this pop up and couldn't resist clicking! Love you guys! HOLIDAY

    • @SignDuoChannel
      @SignDuoChannel  Před 3 lety +2

      Aww that means so much! Happy holidays. now go back to your other video :)

    • @AnnikaJoy
      @AnnikaJoy Před 3 lety

      @@SignDuoChannel 😂 might be a little late for that

  • @kadiebondurant3406
    @kadiebondurant3406 Před 3 lety +1

    That is so thoughtful of you guys to get one for your fans!! I know after this year,it’s nice to just relax and focus on the holiday🎄!! I’ve always wanted Some name brand makeup but it is just so expensive!!

  • @alisonsattler6396
    @alisonsattler6396 Před 3 lety +2

    I've studied linguistics as well and also how to teach English to nonnative speakers. I am so happy to know that you understand language development and fluency issues-- and can explain what happens when someone is learning or knows more than one language. You did a great job explaining the concept of code switching and why you don't simply switch languages for no reason (i.e. by habit). Good job, Ellen. Ryan: You are so informative as well. I love how you two add additional information or insight into what you each say. I'm learning so many new signs from both of you!

  • @malina9070
    @malina9070 Před 3 lety +13

    Merry Christmas! Hope you all are doing well and love the new Christmas intro!

  • @presleighwages7029
    @presleighwages7029 Před 3 lety +6

    Love this channel so much💕 Such a sweet couple. I’m currently learning ASL. I love watching this channel with the captions off to practice! ☺️ Holiday!

  • @poopybutt7002
    @poopybutt7002 Před 3 lety

    Happy Holidays!! ♥️ I just signed up for ASL year 1!! I start class on the 8th and i couldn’t be more excited! I tried teaching myself a few years ago but since watching you two it has really inspired me to truly start learning again. So grateful for you guys! One of my favorite youtube channels honestly💖 anyways i hope your holiday is wonderful and filled with joy ✨🌲

  • @freethysoulspiritmindfreeb8540

    Happy Holidays! I love watching your videos!!! Everytime you upload I get a little more excited! My holiday this year is way different then most, a lot less spending, less shopping and less family functions, but a lot more youtube! Sending you holiday love from Oregon!

  • @celestialbunny12
    @celestialbunny12 Před 3 lety +62

    I don’t think the person who asked the question meant “habit” in a derogatory way to imply sign language is like gesturing, but I understand why it’s a sensitive topic.
    I think they meant that since you seem to sign and speak English at the same time a lot from your videos, do you find it hard to just speak without signing or just sign without speaking, since you’re used to doing them at the same time.
    I get what you mean about the code-switching too. I know a lot of English & Spanish speakers and they rarely speak in pure English or Spanish, it’s usually Spanglish

    • @cassiadsouza709
      @cassiadsouza709 Před 3 lety +4

      Yes exactly! I too completely understand what she's saying as I speak a lot of other languages including English and we tend to use foreign words in an english sentence a lot! Honestly some times it's cause I can't remember the English word at that very second or sometimes it's out of habit. Anyway I hope she sees your comment cause I think this is exactly what the OP meant

    • @msjennable
      @msjennable Před 2 lety

      Well as she's taught us is not really out of HABIT... it's called code switching....habit would be more like..the same word every single time...that make sense? Yes as knowing more than one language it happens.. and I love it!

  • @christinamontes827
    @christinamontes827 Před 3 lety +3

    As a hearing person who's first language was sign language (older deaf brother, I didnt speak at all until I was 3) I really appreciate that you guys are here educating ppl around the world!!! Thank you both Happy Hoildays to you 3 🤟

  • @coachdspeaks2613
    @coachdspeaks2613 Před 3 lety

    Those are actually my favorite glosses too! It’s so funny, I never thought about being in a deaf and hearing relationship so thank you for bringing awareness to so many people including me! Looking forward to your holiday videos! ❤️

  • @lilymalone4143
    @lilymalone4143 Před 3 lety

    I really loved this video and hearing Ellen’s thoughts on this question! also, happy holidays from pennsylvania! wishing you joy and love this season 💛⛄️

  • @amandaayala3068
    @amandaayala3068 Před 3 lety +10

    Learning and knowing different languages is so beautiful to me since you usually learn about the culture as you are learning the language. Thank you for an insightful response. HOLIDAY!

    • @nalanihamby3710
      @nalanihamby3710 Před 3 lety

      I agree, I think it is so important to notice when things are different from your norm because it gives you the chance to wonder why someone or something is different or doing something differently and really go down the rabbit hole learning something new. Nothing motivates education quite like curiosity!

  • @jessicad1309
    @jessicad1309 Před 3 lety +19

    9:19
    How did Ryan know about the noise of the car? (He turned his head)
    Can you hear some noises?
    I love your videos! ❣️

    • @marywaters6752
      @marywaters6752 Před 3 lety +10

      I think he can probably feel the vibrations

    • @kimberly-oy5pk
      @kimberly-oy5pk Před 3 lety +3

      @@marywaters6752 yea in one of their videos he signed that he can feel the vibrations and he can hear some noises but not all

    • @horsepower2892
      @horsepower2892 Před 3 lety +6

      Also most deaf people are extremely visual so if it was in his line of sight or even his peripheral, he most likely would have noticed it

    • @SignDuoChannel
      @SignDuoChannel  Před 3 lety +10

      yeah i heard it

  • @LaurenNicole324
    @LaurenNicole324 Před 3 lety

    My boyfriend and I are in a hearing / deaf relationship and I love being able to watch and connect to you both! Thank you for shedding some light on some experiences that you go through!! Happy HOLIDAY !

  • @haleytetreault3563
    @haleytetreault3563 Před 3 lety

    Watching you guys have started me on the road to learn sign language! Thank you and keep up the good work with the videos! Have a happy and safe holidays!!

  • @chandbrar21
    @chandbrar21 Před 3 lety +12

    You guys made me want to learn sign language... I'm finally an intermediate in BSL! Happy HOLIDAYs!

  • @sydney7949
    @sydney7949 Před 3 lety +6

    I've always wondered this about Ellen! And I love the holiday season! (:

  • @mackenziem.5362
    @mackenziem.5362 Před 3 lety

    I love the thought you guys always put into your answers to our questions. I can really see the passion you guys have in educating us!

  • @randiboyce1784
    @randiboyce1784 Před 3 lety

    I love your guy's videos. I like that you're sharing a lot of the struggles and information on deaf culture. I hope you guys have a great time over the holidays.

  • @lidiae.9863
    @lidiae.9863 Před 3 lety +4

    Loved how he turned so quick at 9:18 as he "heard" the noise. That demonstrates he is very alert and aware of his surroundings.

    • @msjennable
      @msjennable Před 2 lety

      I was thinking the SAME thing!!!

  • @poojalarouxja
    @poojalarouxja Před 3 lety +4

    Ahhh I hope you both had a great holiday! ;) love these videos!!

  • @christinaringer2215
    @christinaringer2215 Před 3 lety

    Happy Holiday (s) to you both!!
    Thank You for helping me learn sign language! The day I could watch your videos on mute with no CC felt like getting an A on a final :) and thanks for all your hard work on this channel! We appreciate it!

  • @zeehrndz5418
    @zeehrndz5418 Před 3 lety

    I’ve learned so much about ASL from watching you guys ! So educational, have a blessed holiday :)🎄✨

  • @ellerygee3914
    @ellerygee3914 Před 3 lety +4

    i love the drone shots! they're so cool :))

  • @madmoo
    @madmoo Před 3 lety +5

    I totally sign more to my family who don’t know how to sign when I’m frustrated and it’s definitely me wanting to communicate properly but I also do it when I’m questioning my friends (who also can’t sign) which I think is more of me wanting to emphasise what I’m saying.

  • @Weestley
    @Weestley Před 3 lety

    Love these videos so much. I've taken to trying to copy the signs you both do as a way to learn ASL and it's helping a lot. Seeing people use it in long sentences at the same pace as speaking is incredibly educational. It's a bit easier to follow Ellen's movements since she signs slower when speaking, but one day I hope to be as fast as Ryan. 💪💪Happy Holidays y'all! Stay safe!

  • @CandyPokes
    @CandyPokes Před 3 lety

    Happy Holidays! I am so glad I found this channel, even though I'm not learning sign language directly I feel like I'm learning it through exposure and I can recognize certain signs!

  • @monster-hl5xh
    @monster-hl5xh Před 3 lety +5

    It's nice to see someone else that I can actually understand. I'm 69% deaf so I sign to random people and they have no clue what I'm saying

  • @jackiedanz
    @jackiedanz Před 3 lety +25

    Never in my life I click a video so fast!!! And immediately hit the like button of course. And hope guys have a great HOLIDAY!!!

  • @ThePepperThatWas
    @ThePepperThatWas Před 3 lety

    I love that you guys talked about code switching between ASL and spoken English!
    Thanks for doing a HOLIDAY giveaway!

  • @msllsm8226
    @msllsm8226 Před 3 lety

    Thank you so much for having this channel and connecting with so many that want to learn ASL and the culture. Love it. Happy HOLIDAY !!! ❤️💖

  • @MayGao
    @MayGao Před 3 lety +7

    Happy holiday season! 🎄 I really appreciate you all taking the time to educate others and advocating ASL as a complex language and not a “habit” :-)

  • @camryn6959
    @camryn6959 Před 3 lety +38

    I have a question for Ellen. I am trying to learn sign language because you guys inspire me! Do you have any tips when you started learning sign? (I know the alphabet for starters, and I have many apps but I still need help)
    Merry early Christmas 🎄🎅💕

    • @amyturner4203
      @amyturner4203 Před 3 lety +10

      I have been learning ASL from a website called lifeprint.com. They have a 45 min video that you watch and then you can take a quiz. That is just for 1 lesson. They have 15 lessons for each course and then they have 2 courses and are working on a 3 course. They are completely free but if you want to take it as a foreign language class then you have to pay. But if you are just wanting to learn ASL I have found this website to be very helpful.

    • @laurenjulia1877
      @laurenjulia1877 Před 3 lety +8

      I realize you didnt ask me lol but, I took a year of asl in high school. From what I remember, once you know the alphabet, start finger spelling random objects or random names through out the day as your doing other things to build muscle memory. Then move on to common phrases. A fun project we did around this time of year, was translate our favorite holiday song into asl. Hope this helps!

    • @leo-alexanderyoung9336
      @leo-alexanderyoung9336 Před 3 lety +2

      Hey Im not sure if this will help for u. But for me when I was learning BSL I watched sign songs. It's basically songs that I like where people use Sign language with them. It's a really fun a quick way to learn if u find the songs u enjoy listening to

    • @elizabethbellah7407
      @elizabethbellah7407 Před 3 lety +3

      @Camryn. I'm fluent in ASL too, and I agree Ryan and Ellen are great. I'd say the best you can do is just try to immerse yourself in Deaf culture and Deaf history. Just try and get involved it takes a lot of practice. As far as learning signs go I like the website Signing Savvy and Bill Vicars has a channel here on CZcams with some signing stuff. Ryan and Ellen have discussed this in a past video too but remember signs aren't the only part of it, facial expressions and body language are important too. Best of luck with learning!

    • @camryn6959
      @camryn6959 Před 3 lety +1

      @@leo-alexanderyoung9336 Thanks for the tip!

  • @heathermckenna
    @heathermckenna Před 3 lety

    Love this one.
    Christmas is my favorite holiday because I love seeing all of the sparkling lights and charm of everyone’s homes and towns.
    Happy holidays SignDuo!

  • @mackenziesmiley8684
    @mackenziesmiley8684 Před 3 lety

    I have loved yalls channel for a while now!!! It helped me decide to become an ASL minor in college and I just finished my first semester in ASL and absolutely love it!! I hope y’all have a Happy Holidays and wonderful New Year❤️

  • @salimahwilliams8452
    @salimahwilliams8452 Před 3 lety +4

    I’ve never been this early!!!! I love you guys ❤️. also HOLIDAY

  • @sofiawaqasi5947
    @sofiawaqasi5947 Před 3 lety +36

    Im just going to slap this in here, hope everyone has a happy HOLIDAY

    • @SignDuoChannel
      @SignDuoChannel  Před 3 lety +3

      Nice and very discreet *slap* you are entered!

    • @sofiawaqasi5947
      @sofiawaqasi5947 Před 3 lety

      @@SignDuoChannel there's always an art in subtlety 😇

  • @rachelz8036
    @rachelz8036 Před 3 lety

    I hope you two have the happiest of the holiday season! You guys are an inspiration to me as a teacher to learn ASL to communicate more with my students and to teach them a whole other language to communicate with when spoken English fails them. ❤️

  • @bellaconsentino4982
    @bellaconsentino4982 Před 3 lety

    u guys r really inspiring. i’m trying to learn ASL in my free time. it’s hard with school but i think it’s so important to be able to communicate with everyone on our planet and not just in spoken languages. hope u guys have a happy holiday. and to java too🥰

  • @hannahvitigoy5571
    @hannahvitigoy5571 Před 3 lety +68

    I noticed that you guys don't look at each other's hands when you guys are signing to each other. Do you use your peripheral vision to tell what they are saying? Happy holidays ❤

    • @cal.mm23
      @cal.mm23 Před 3 lety +6

      Yesss they said it on another video

    • @isthisnametaken6618
      @isthisnametaken6618 Před 3 lety +14

      Yes! In sign language you use your peripheral vision to see the signs. You're supposed to keep your eyes on the person's face (like you normally would when have a conversation in a speaking language) so that you see any mouth morphemes, or facial expressions. :)
      It's actually the best way to view the signs because your peripheral vision (a little eye science here!) detects moving objects much easier than your central vision, so you would be able to see the signs and the movements easier than if you were looking directly at the person's hands. Hope this helps! ❤️

    • @sopita2236
      @sopita2236 Před 3 lety

      Can’t they also just check their viewfinder ?

    • @isthisnametaken6618
      @isthisnametaken6618 Před 3 lety

      @@sopita2236 They could, but it's probably rude to watch the viewfinder rather than just watching each other signing.

    • @hannahvitigoy5571
      @hannahvitigoy5571 Před 3 lety +2

      @@isthisnametaken6618 Wow, thank you! I had no idea! This was so cool to read. Thank you for answering my question!

  • @emilyk2424
    @emilyk2424 Před 3 lety +18

    I’ve been learning ASL on skillshare the past few weeks! Hope you guys have had a good holiday! :)

  • @deannapittman4137
    @deannapittman4137 Před 3 lety

    Hey guys! Thank you for making these videos! I work at Dutch bro’s (idk if you’ve heard of it’s a coffee shop, hopefully it makes it’s way to SoCal soo) and there’s a deaf customer that comes by and I feel so thankful to be able to talk to her after learning a little bit from your videos. Anyways, thanks for being you!

  • @aminahjohnson3691
    @aminahjohnson3691 Před 3 lety

    Happy Holidays! I love learning about deaf culture and ASL through your videos.

  • @laferteee
    @laferteee Před 3 lety +4

    The intro is SO CUTE 🥺💞

  • @KNellyy
    @KNellyy Před 3 lety +6

    Code switching is such an interesting concept. I have heard of it before and you described it really well. My friends who are bilingual say that sometimes they cannot think of the word in one language they will "fill" it with a word from the other language. Especially unique is they said there are some words with specific meanings that do not have a direct translation into English or do not exist in the English language.

  • @dare7782
    @dare7782 Před 3 lety +1

    I definitely appreciate you guys pointing that out! It was something I had to explain to my parents as I started to learn languages they didn't know and would be able to express better in those languages sometimes. Happy Holiday!

  • @KelseyCueva
    @KelseyCueva Před 3 lety

    I’ve been learning a lot about code switching this week! Cool to know it also applies to ASL. Thanks for educating us guys :) I hope your holiday season is magical!!

  • @karielyagosto2608
    @karielyagosto2608 Před 3 lety +7

    Ok so I’ve been watching a couple of they’re videos and I came to this one and I saw that I wasn’t subscribed and I was like “how am I not subscribed yet?”

  • @lyndseymarie491
    @lyndseymarie491 Před 3 lety +21

    Fun question I thought of a while ago! Ryan, have you ever been caught signing in your sleep?

    • @SignDuoChannel
      @SignDuoChannel  Před 3 lety +21

      😂I'll have to ask ellen about that

    • @definitelyaduck
      @definitelyaduck Před 3 lety +1

      @@SignDuoChannel I’m a new subscriber and I’m trying to learn sign language because well you never know when you might need to use it to help someone who can’t hear. I’m glad there are people who accommodate for deaf people because even without being able to hear you’re all still human beings and should be treated as so. Hope you are having a good Morning/Evening/Night whatever time it is for you. And you’re videos are so.. heartwarming? I’m not sure what word to use but I’m glad to be a subscriber. Sorry for making this so long, I have a habit of extending things more than they need to 😂

  • @allymonkey
    @allymonkey Před 3 lety

    Holiday!!! I love watching your videos!! It’s so nice to see that he’s healed up and moving now!

  • @shannonjoacker5982
    @shannonjoacker5982 Před 3 lety +1

    I love that your mom knows how to sign! I hope you guys enjoy your holiday and thank you for continuing to inform us on your lives :)

  • @emmawhycantmyuserjustbeemm8278

    Languages are so beautiful aren’t they! I’m happy I get to learn sign language! Have a beautiful day byee

  • @Grace-vb3qh
    @Grace-vb3qh Před 3 lety +5

    Do you guys have any HOLIDAY traditions that you like to do?
    🎄🎁🎄🎁🎄

  • @charlenetorres3454
    @charlenetorres3454 Před 3 lety

    Love watching you two. Bless your hearts, hope you have a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year / stay safe!

  • @yemamil
    @yemamil Před 3 lety

    you have become one of my favorite couples on youtube, thank you for sharing with us! I can't wait for all the holiday content

  • @thatoneweirdo6649
    @thatoneweirdo6649 Před 3 lety +4

    I love you guys! I soo badly want to learn sign language and this just encourages me more to learn! HOLIDAY

  • @letsgobroncos81
    @letsgobroncos81 Před 3 lety +3

    Ryan,
    What kind of things do you have in the apartment (house) to alert you to noise if Ellen isn't home? For example, a knock at the door, an intruder, the smoke alarm, etc.

  • @kelcieasby8959
    @kelcieasby8959 Před 3 lety

    Happy holidays you two! You’ve helped me understand sign language a little better. I’ve always been interested but actually made the leap to learn to communicate with a deaf co worker. Thanks for giving us such good info!

  • @kristinedo3109
    @kristinedo3109 Před 3 lety

    Have been watching you guys for years and was inspired to take an ASL course from your videos :) Have a good holiday season!

  • @FreuleinKeks
    @FreuleinKeks Před 3 lety +9

    Hello fellow Sign Duo Lovers :)
    I hope all of you have a great day. Take care of yourself, stay safe and healthy and have a happy holiday

  • @tamiamyourfavoritedragon8890

    I really wish that Sign Language was taught in schools like other languages are.

  • @kkoongiwol
    @kkoongiwol Před 3 lety

    I also got my BA in linguistics, and psych! As I’m learning ASL, my 4th language, watching your videos has been so helpful with my receptive skills, learning more about Deaf culture, and your relationship ☺️ my boyfriend also took ASL class so sometimes we try to practice signing with each other. I find myself code switching a LOT too with all of known languages, when I can’t find the right words. Thanks for all the content, have a wonderful HOLIDAY. ❤️🎄

  • @bobcastleclub6966
    @bobcastleclub6966 Před 3 lety +1

    I haven't learned any ASL, but once I get better at some of the other languages in currently learning I plan on learning some basic phrases. I think your content is really inspirational and I only just recently subscribed. Happy holiday!